Good to know
Good to Know
- Most authentic and affordable food is found at street stalls and small plastic-stool cafés in the Old Quarter and along alleys
- Many family-run eateries and street vendors are cash-only; carry small VND bills
- Bánh mì with tofu is available at venues like Banh Mi 25 for vegetarians seeking alternatives
- Phở noodles without broth (phở trộn) or other dry noodle variations exist for different preferences
- Fresh herbs and vegetables are always served alongside cooked dishes for personal customization
- Mắm tôm (fermented shrimp paste) is a traditional condiment offered with some dishes but can be replaced with fish sauce (nước mắm) as a lighter alternative
- Street food tours with English-speaking guides are a popular and safe way to experience multiple authentic dishes in one outing
Supermarkets
WinMart
- Neighborhood
- Multiple locations throughout Hanoi including Old Quarter
- Notes
- Large chain with Vietnamese and international goods
Lotte Mart
- Neighborhood
- Multiple locations in Hanoi
- Notes
- Carries international brands and local staples
AEON Mall
- Neighborhood
- Multiple locations in Hanoi
- Notes
- Large-scale mall with supermarket, international brand stores, and food courts
Annam Gourmet
- Neighborhood
- Hoàn Kiếm area
- Notes
- High-end specialty store with widest selection of imported foods including gourmet cheeses and specialty baking ingredients
VinMart+
- Neighborhood
- Multiple locations throughout Hanoi
- Notes
- Convenience store chain with everyday groceries, better prices than Circle K
Circle K
- Neighborhood
- Throughout Hanoi including Old Quarter
- Notes
- 24/7 convenience store with snacks, drinks, household basics, premium pricing
Budget
Banh Mi 25
- Price Range
- ₫20,000
- Neighborhood
- Hoàn Kiếm (Old Quarter)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Bánh mì (Vietnamese sandwich with pâté, cold cuts, fresh herbs)
Phở Bò Khôi Hói
- Price Range
- ₫50,000
- Neighborhood
- Hoàn Kiếm (Hàng Vải St.)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Phở bò (beef noodle soup)
Bún ĐậU 6 Mã Mây
- Price Range
- ₫45,000
- Neighborhood
- Hoàn Kiếm
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Bún đậu (fried tofu with vermicelli noodles)
High End
Muối Tiêu – Salt N' Pepper Kitchen
- Price Range
- ₫250,000
- Neighborhood
- Hoàn Kiếm area
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Western breakfast & international fusion (eggs, meat, potatoes, avocado)
New Day Restaurant
- Price Range
- ₫120,000
- Neighborhood
- Hoàn Kiếm (Mã Mây St., Old Quarter)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Cơm bình dân (Vietnamese working-class rice with variety of meat and vegetable dishes)
Mid Range
Bún Chả Huong Lien
- Price Range
- ₫80,000
- Neighborhood
- Hai Bà Trưng
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Bún chả (grilled pork with vermicelli, fresh herbs, dipping sauce)
Chả Cá Thăng Long
- Price Range
- ₫120,000
- Neighborhood
- Hoàn Kiếm (Duong Thanh St., Old Quarter)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Chả cá (turmeric-marinated catfish with dill and rice noodles)
Nem Nướng Nha Trang Quế Hoa
- Price Range
- ₫90,000
- Neighborhood
- Hoàn Kiếm
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Nem nướng cuốn (grilled pork sausage spring rolls)
Delivery Services
Grab Food
- Notes
- Major Southeast Asian delivery platform with extensive restaurant partnerships in Hanoi
Shopee Food
- Notes
- Vietnamese e-commerce platform's food delivery service with growing restaurant network
Must Try Local Dishes
Phở Bò
- Description
- Beef noodle soup with clear broth, rice noodles, thinly sliced beef, and fresh herbs
Bún Chả
- Description
- Grilled pork patties and caramelized pork belly with vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs, and sweet-savory dipping broth
Chả Cá
- Description
- Turmeric-marinated catfish grilled and served with dill, rice noodles, and fresh herbs
Bánh Mì
- Description
- French-inspired baguette sandwich filled with pâté, cold cuts, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs
Bánh Cuốn
- Description
- Steamed rice rolls filled with minced pork, mushrooms, or egg, topped with crispy shallots
Bún đậU
- Description
- Fried golden tofu with fresh rice noodles, served with fermented shrimp paste (mắm tôm) or fish sauce
Cà Phê Trứng
- Description
- Egg coffee—strong black coffee topped with whipped egg yolk and sweetened condensed milk
Nộm Bò Khô
- Description
- Green papaya salad with beef jerky, crunchy peanuts, and tangy dressing
Mì Vằn Thắn
- Description
- Noodle soup with dumplings topped with chives, shiitake mushrooms, and crispy pork rind
Bún Cá
- Description
- Fish noodle soup with sweet and sour broth made with pineapples and tomato, topped with crispy tilapia
Michelin Restaurants
- Note
- No Michelin guide officially recognized for Hanoi; no Michelin-starred restaurants documented for this city
International Cuisine
International Cuisine
- Western breakfast options available at various restaurants including Muối Tiêu
- French colonial influence evident in bánh mì and sốt vang (red wine beef stew)
- Asian cuisines available in modern restaurants and hotels in Hoàn Kiếm area
Vegan Vegetarian Dining
- Note
- Insufficient verified data on dedicated vegan/vegetarian restaurant venues in Hanoi despite traditional Vietnamese cuisine offering vegetable-based dishes
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
Sources cited for this category
These are the sources cited in this food & dining research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.
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